Plans

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:1)

A year ago, I didn’t believe this.

Although I had decided where I would be attending college, I was not filled with an overwhelming sense of excitement. After months of emotional stress (stemming from numerous things happening in my personal life), I was numb. It felt as though my life was happening to me, rather than me choosing it.

But here I am, a year later, overwhelmed with gratitude. Freshman year has been better than I ever imagined it could be. I can say with complete assurance that God’s plans for my life have far surpassed the plans I had for myself.

Despite my faith faltering a year ago, His faithfulness remained constant. It’s been incredible to experience this clarity and the abundant blessings that He’s poured out.

When I think about it, I always come back to this verse:

“…how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” (Ephesians 3:18)

For those of you who may be finding yourself where I was a year ago— a place of uncertainty, doubt and even apathy—know that He loves you more than you can even fathom. He has a plan for your life, and it’s better than anything you have planned for yourself.